Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Improving identification of intimate partner violence in primary care

Official title: Identifying Intimate Partner Violence: an Intervention Study in Health Care Using a Standardised Questionnaire and Virtual Patients

Run by Region Stockholm · NCT06322251 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing different ways to help doctors and nurses better recognize people who have experienced intimate partner violence in primary care settings.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment200 (estimated)
SponsorRegion Stockholm
Government
Locations1 site (Linköping)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 1, 2024
Main results expectedJune 30, 2027
Study endsJune 30, 2028
Registry record updatedApril 29, 2024
Trial IDNCT06322251 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are healthcare professionals such as midwives, doctors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses who interact with patients in the participating clinics.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not involved in the healthcare profession or do not work at the participating sites will not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to enhance the ability of primary care professionals to identify individuals exposed to intimate partner violence (IPV) through three different interventions. Participants will be randomized to use either a standardized questionnaire, tailored virtual patients for training, or a combination of both. The effectiveness of these interventions will be assessed by measuring the identification rates of IPV victims before and after the interventions, along with qualitative feedback from healthcare professionals. The project will take place over three years across various primary care settings, including health centers and youth clinics.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could significantly improve the identification and support of victims of intimate partner violence in primary care settings.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown success in using standardized screening tools and training interventions to improve the identification of IPV, suggesting that this approach has potential.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:

* All health care staff who meet patients at the included study sites are elegible for the study
* Midwives, MDs, psychologists, social workers, nurses etc.

Exclusion criteria:

\- Health care staff who does not want to participate

Where it's running

  • Linköping University
    Linköping, Sweden
    Recruiting

Study contacts

  • Principal investigator: Mia M Barimani, Professor — Linkoeping University
  • Study coordinator: Mia Barimani, Professor
  • Email: mia.barimani@liu.se
  • Phone: 0046-73-7083163

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.